CAVE TAB LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
00948622 · ltd · incorporated 1969-02-25
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
52/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 52/100 (worth a look), bankability 52/100. Strong seller-intent signal (75/100, director aged 61). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (50/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

4 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 24.2y

25/100
too messy

Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 24.2 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: low (53/100)

Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.

Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
4 charges (4/4 with lender, 4/4 with type)
90
Directors & officers
10 officers (3 active, 10 linked, 7 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
19 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
121 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
52/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (49 events)Click to expand
  1. 2016-04-08
    ⚠️
    gazette-dissolved-liquidation
    gazette · GAZ2
  2. 2016-04-08
    🏁
    Company dissolved
  3. 2016-01-08
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
    insolvency · 4.71
  4. 2015-06-16
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  5. 2015-06-16
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
    insolvency · 4.70
  6. 2015-06-16
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  7. 2015-01-02
    📄
    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  8. 2014-07-04
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    legacy
    capital · SH20
  9. 2014-07-04
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    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  10. 2014-07-04
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  11. 2014-07-04
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  12. 2014-06-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  13. 2013-12-31
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  14. 2013-08-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  15. 2013-04-19
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  16. 2013-04-08
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    legacy
    mortgage · MG02
  17. 2013-04-02
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #4
  18. 2013-02-22
    ➖
    KEERS, Ian Robert resigned
    director
  19. 2013-02-22
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    termination-director-company-with-name
    officers · TM01
  20. 2013-01-09
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  21. 2012-07-05
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  22. 2012-01-10
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  23. 2011-07-07
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  24. 2011-06-21
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    KEERS, Ian Robert appointed
    director
  25. 2011-06-21
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  26. 2011-06-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  27. 2011-05-11
    ➕
    STODDARD, Michael appointed
    secretary
  28. 2011-05-11
    ➕
    DOWNING, Simon Richard appointed
    director
  29. 2011-05-11
    ➕
    ROWLAND, Phillip David appointed
    director
  30. 2011-05-11
    ➖
    ALDBURY SECRETARIES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  31. 2011-05-11
    ➖
    KEERS, Ian Robert resigned
    director
  32. 2011-05-11
    ➖
    REED, David resigned
    director
  33. 2011-05-11
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  34. 2011-05-11
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name
    officers · AP01
  35. 2011-05-11
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    appoint-person-secretary-company-with-name
    officers · AP03
  36. 2009-12-18
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    Charge satisfied #3
  37. 2009-12-18
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #2
  38. 2009-11-02
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  39. 2009-01-21
    ➖
    DEACON, Andrew Robert resigned
    director
  40. 2008-10-02
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
  41. 2008-09-18
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Bibby Financial Services Limited (As Security Trustee)
  42. 2003-04-30
    ➖
    BUTTERWORTH, Colin resigned
    secretary
  43. 2003-04-30
    ➕
    ALDBURY SECRETARIES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  44. 2003-04-30
    ➖
    BUTTERWORTH, Colin resigned
    director
  45. 2002-06-27
    🔓
    Charge satisfied #1
  46. 2002-03-21
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Lloyds Udt Limited
  47. 1993-02-22
    ➕
    DEACON, Andrew Robert appointed
    director
  48. 1993-02-22
    ➕
    REED, David appointed
    director
  49. 1969-02-25
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As CAVE TAB LIMITED

Owner dependency

76/100
High — earn-out structure required

Material founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 15 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.

Succession & seller-readiness

69/100
Strong succession signal

Multiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.

SIGNALS
  • secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 15 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 57 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

2 high · 1 med ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2016-04-08

5 insolvency-related filings on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2016-04-08: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2016-01-08: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1969-02-25
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

2 Burston Road
Putney
London
SW15 6AR

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2013-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 7 resigned)

STODDARD, Michael→
secretary · appointed 2011-05-11
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Active
DOWNING, Simon Richard→
director · ~61y · appointed 2011-05-11
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Active
ROWLAND, Phillip David→
director · ~55y · appointed 2011-05-11
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Active
BUTTERWORTH, Colin→
secretary · resigned 2003-04-30
Resigned
ALDBURY SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2003-04-30 · resigned 2011-05-11
Resigned
BUTTERWORTH, Colin→
director · ~80y · resigned 2003-04-30
Resigned
DEACON, Andrew Robert→
director · ~78y · appointed 1993-02-22 · resigned 2009-01-21
Resigned
KEERS, Ian Robert→
director · ~78y · appointed 2011-06-21 · resigned 2013-02-22
Resigned
KEERS, Ian Robert→
director · ~78y · resigned 2011-05-11
Resigned
REED, David→
director · ~79y · appointed 1993-02-22 · resigned 2011-05-11
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

4
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:4 of 4 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Debenture1 property02/11/200902/04/2013
satisfied
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Debenture1 property02/10/200818/12/2009
satisfied
Bibby Financial Services
Bibby Financial Services Limited (As Security Trustee)
Debenture1 property18/09/200818/12/2009
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Udt Limited
Fixed charge1 property21/03/200227/06/2002

Recent filings (121 total)

gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2016-04-08
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · 4.71
2016-01-08
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2015-06-16
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · 4.70
2015-06-16
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2015-06-16
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-01-02
legacy
capital · SH20
2014-07-04
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2014-07-04
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2014-07-04
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2014-07-04
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2014-06-20
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2013-12-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2013-08-12
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2013-04-19
legacy
mortgage · MG02
2013-04-08